Asia File Bhd (XKLS:7129) Profitability Rank: 5 (As of Mar. 2026) — 29% Below Median

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XKLS:7129 Asia File Corp Bhd XKLS:7129
59 GF Score
Price RM1.30
GF Value RM1.54
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Asia File Bhd Profitability Rank?

Asia File Bhd XKLS:7129 +0.78% 59 Profitability Rank is 5 as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7129 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.54 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Asia File Bhd has the Profitability Rank of 5.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Asia File Bhd's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.72%. As of today, Asia File Bhd's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


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Asia File Bhd Profitability Rank Competitor Comparison

For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Asia File Bhd's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Asia File Bhd Profitability Rank vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Asia File Bhd's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Asia File Bhd's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Asia File Bhd Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Asia File Bhd has the Profitability Rank of 5.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Asia File Bhd's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1.633 / 60.128
=-2.72 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Asia File Bhd has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 5 mean?
Asia File Bhd (XKLS:7129) has a Profitability Rank of 5 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Asia File Bhd and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Asia File Bhd's Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 9.00.
Is Asia File Bhd's Profitability Rank too high?
Asia File Bhd's current Profitability Rank of 5 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Asia File Bhd has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asia File Bhd's Profitability Rank compare to competitors?
Asia File Bhd's Profitability Rank of 5 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. Historically, Asia File Bhd's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for an Industrial Products company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Profitability Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Asia File Bhd and its competitors. Asia File Bhd's current Profitability Rank is 5, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asia File Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asia File Bhd (XKLS:7129) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.54, compared to a current price of RM1.30 — trading 15.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 5, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Asia File Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Asia File Bhd (XKLS:7129), the current Profitability Rank is 5 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Asia File Bhd (XKLS:7129) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asia File Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM1.30 is trading 15.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.54. GuruFocus considers Asia File Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7129:

  • Profitability Rank: 5 (29% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: RM1.54 vs. price of RM1.30 (15.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7129 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Asia File Bhd Business Description

Address Phase IV, Mukim 12, Plot 16, Kawasan Perindustrian Bayan Lepas, Bayan Lepas, PNG, MYS, 11900
Asia File Corp Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of stationery products, paper and plastic-based related products, and consumer and food ware products. Some of its products include plastic folders, sheet protectors, and flat files; filing/storage boxes; suspension files; clipboards and clipfolders; and others. The group's reportable segments include Filing products, which generate maximum revenue; and Industrial, consumer and food ware products. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Europe, and the rest from Malaysia, Asia (excluding Malaysia), America, and other regions.
59GF Score

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